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Overview |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Gannon University?
- Alma College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Alma College than Gannon University ($45,346.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Alma College ($22,200 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 22.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,624 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Gannon University ($34,736 vs. $26,172)
Alma College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 75 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Gannon University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gannon University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Gannon University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,300)
- Gannon University and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/